China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods
Summary
Northern and western China are experiencing heavy rains, leading to a high alert for flash floods and landslides. Many areas, including the provinces of Gansu and Liaoning, are affected, with rescue teams deployed to assist those impacted. The weather has already caused several deaths and evacuations.Key Facts
- Northern and western China face heavy rain leading to possible floods and landslides.
- Red alerts were issued as rains moved to Gansu and Liaoning provinces.
- Over 1,000 rescue workers were sent to Henan province after five people died and three went missing due to flooding.
- Two people were killed by a landslide in Gansu after heavy rain.
- Xianfeng in Hubei province experienced record rainfall, enough for over a month in just 12 hours.
- Authorities evacuated 18,000 people in the Guangxi region and closed schools and bus services.
- Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urged increased evacuations in Hebei province.
- Predicting exact heavy rain patterns remains challenging, especially in rural areas.
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